Price Optimization

“Food prices should reflect costs and competition—not what an algorithm thinks you are willing to pay”

In Canada, beef is no longer just food—it's a financial decision. What was once a staple of the summer grill is now a luxury item, priced out of reach for many families

Temporary fixes like GST holidays and one-time cheques may offer fleeting relief, but as Canada's Food Price Report 2025 highlights, addressing systemic challenges is the only path to sustainable food affordability and resilience

Floral departments can shape customers’ views of the entire store

With shrinkflation shrinking the size of Halloween treats, trick-or-treaters will need to knock on more doors this year to collect the same haul, while parents feel the pinch of rising costs

Values rising but at a slower pace

Here are some of the food items still on the rise, and the ones that are seeing prices move lower

News will likely spark speculation of a larger interest rate cut next month from the Bank of Canada

Quebec's Bill 72 brings long-overdue transparency to grocery pricing and tipping, empowering consumers to finally see the true cost of what they buy

The nation's central bank announced the quarter percentage point rate cut on Wednesday